Academy Ghost Stories

Late at night, carrying out a mission from Professor Cobra of Duel Academy's Western Branch, the Long Trench Coat Man arrived at Duel Academy.

At that moment, Professor Cobra's words before his departure flashed clearly through his mind.

"Remember, Samejima may still be managing Duel Academy in name, but in reality, it has long since become that Duel King's territory.

Keep a low profile when you get there. Don't cause trouble, and don't draw unnecessary attention. If possible, avoid directly clashing with the Duel King. He isn't my target, understand?"

The Long Trench Coat Man clicked his tongue.

To be honest, he was somewhat dissatisfied with his employer's caution. Personally, he had quite wanted to face the Duel King.

Rumor had it that the Duel King was not only immensely powerful, but also particularly fond of collecting the Decks of his victims. He had defeated all manner of top-tier powerhouses: invaders from space, ancient demon gods revived from ages past, and renowned high-ranking Dark Duelists from The Underground.

And without exception, after these people lost to him, their Decks had been taken away.

One could easily imagine just how vast his collection of Rare Cards must have been.

It was precisely those rumors that made the Long Trench Coat Man even more interested in the legendary king. He felt that the king was the same kind of Duelist as himself.

Defeating the strong and taking their Rare Cards to make himself stronger had always been his style.

It was just a pity that his employer would not allow him to proactively challenge the Duel King. And even if he truly won, his employer would not pay him any additional compensation—because that would violate the terms of the assignment and count as a personal act.

So while he was not afraid